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Arizona Regulations
The regulations listed below are current as of November 18, 2009
 
Arizona has three different documents regulating health and safety in child care.
Effective Date
9 A.A.C. 3, Arizona Dept. of Health Services, Child Care Group Homes 9/1/2004
9 A.A.C. 5, Arizona Dept. of Health Services, Child Care Facilities 12/1/2007
6 A.A.C.5, Article 52: Arizona Dept. of Economic Security, Certification and Supervision of Family Child Care Home Providers 5/19/1999

Please note: Some cities and/or counties in Arizona have additional regulations. Please check with your city and county government for more information.

State Licensing Contact

Division of Licensing Services
Office of Child Care Licensing
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite # 400
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3224

Phone: (602) 364-2539 - speak to the Surveyor on Duty
Web Page: http://www.azdhs.gov/als/childcare/


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